The Manitoba government is making sure families and businesses may pick up cheques and other essential mail by opening pickup and drop-off locations across the province, effective November 20.
Most offices will be open Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm. Essential mail includes cheques, court orders, educational materials, medical supplies and resources required to maintain health-care services and other prioritized items.
Provincial departments have held essential mail in anticipation of a possible disruption and have forwarded these items to pickup locations. A complete list of locations, including what types of mail can be picked up or dropped off, along with more information for Manitobans, has now been updated at manitoba.ca.
The Manitoba government takes responsibility for handling all mail safely. Anyone picking up mail must present one valid piece of government identification with a photo or two pieces of non-photo identification that include their name and address.
Manitobans can also drop off mail for the provincial government at any location. Letters must be addressed to a specific department including the room number, street address and city or town.
Manitobans who require more information about essential government mail can contact Manitoba Government Inquiry at 1-866-626-4862 (toll-free) or 204-945-3744, or visit gov.mb.ca.
